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David Bowie Dies Aged 69 After 18-Month Battle With Cancer

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Legendary singer David Bowie has died at the age of 69 after battling cancer for 18 months.

The star, who released a new album last week, was known as the creator of glam rock and was one of the most successful artists of the 20th century.

A spokesman for Mr Bowie released a statement this morning: “January 10 2016 – David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during their time of grief.”

His latest album Blackstar was released just last Friday, although Bowie had rarely performed or been seen in public in recent months.

Bowie’s son Duncan Jones, who was born Zowie Bowie, confirmed the news, writing on Twitter: “Very sorry and sad to say it’s true. I’ll be offline for a while. Love to all.”

Mr Bowie, who was born David Jones in Brixton, South London and brought up in the suburb of Bromley, he began his career as a novelty musician before finding fame in 1969 with the hit Space Oddity.

David Bowie, in 1973, Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie, in 1973, Ziggy Stardust

David was one of the most radical and ground-breaking musicians in the world, ushering in the glam rock era with his Ziggy Stardust persona. He continued to mix experimental concepts with traditional pop songs in albums such as Heroes, Low and Diamond Dogs, as well as acting in films such as The Man Who Fell to Earth and The Last Temptation of Christ.

In recent years Bowie’s career revived once again despite his keeping a relatively low public profile, three years ago The Next Day was a best-seller, while new album Blackstar tipped to go straight to number one this week has received positive reviews. David has released 28 albums and acted in 20 movies.

Iman & husband David Bowie

Iman & husband David Bowie

Mr Bowie was married twice he first married wife Angie in 1970, and the couple’s son Duncan was born the next year before they divorced in 1980. He was currently married to supermodel Iman, they have a daughter together, Alexandria aged 15.

Our condolences to David’s family and loved ones.

David in the movie Labyrinth, 1986

David in the movie Labyrinth, 1986

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Source: Daily Mail